"This book is recommended for Christians that are looking to develop a closer relationship with the Lord our God Jesus Christ through the act of prayer," says Bartoli.

"Equanimity: The Spirit Within"is a story about a man's search for meaning as he comes to terms with losing everything that he knew and valued.

After winning the 1992 Southern California Middleweight Golden Gloves Boxing Championship, Bartoli was ready to punch his way to professional stardom. However, his boxing career was cut short when he developed a form of Pugilistic Dementia, which caused him to have chronic headaches, slowed motor skills, slurred speech, shaky hands and impaired vision.

Bartoli came to terms with losing the one thing he loved most in life. In his journey, herealizesthat his self-worth is not measured by how many punches he can give or take or media headlines and public praise. He learnsthat real self-worth is defined by hisrelationship with God.

"Equanimity"isa life-changingbookthat will help anyone solve problems, overcome fears and develop a better relationship with God.

Samuel D. Bartoli lives in Los Angeles, California where he invests his free time coaching teens at a youth center.

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